October...Fall Time and Halloween!

October is a fun month in Chicago. We went to the city pumpkin patch, the country pumpkin patch and dressed up as monkey's for Halloween with our friends from church! Enjoy!

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Gobbert's Pumpkin Patch

Why safely walk when you can unsafely jump?

At least they are sitting nicely together!

Ah yes, who doesn't want to relax among the pumpkins!

ROOOOOAAARRRRR....

Mom, Keller and Charlotte...the city almost looks like the country!

Look at me...climbing again!

Charlotte and Tyler...Checking out the cotton candy!

They even had a petting zoo!

I think this pumpkin in just my size!

Steve's Family

We also got a chance to see Steve's family a couple times. Here are some from the big visit this fall!

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Keller, Great Grandma Joy, Charlotte and Cousin Kolten.

Playing at the train table!

Grandma Judd, The Boys, The Bikes!

Great Grandma Gathman and Charlotte!

Passing out after a long day of playing!

Rachael's Family...

This Summer the kids did get to see both families...Here the kids are with Rachael's family!

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Great Aunt Lisa came to visit and we hit up the Farmer's Market!

Great Grandma Coyle explaining to Keller and Claire how to maintain a car.

Steve getting some cuddle time with our new niece Reese.

Me with my grandparents. I am so lucky to have them around.

Keller and Charlotte with Great Grandpa and Grandma Coyle.

Brooklyn, Great Grandpa Coyle, Reese, Great Grandma Coyle, Charlotte, Keller and Claire.

Grandma Boggs, Keller and Charlotte!

Keller putting on the CHEESE face!

Charlotte...being Charlotte!

Papaw Keith, Grandma Boggs and Keller...very entertained after a long day!

More Catching Up...

Now...it appears that I have more pictures of Charlotte than Keller. The reason being that Keller is 3 yrs old and right now he thinks that running away from the camera is his best bet!

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What happens when you give a 1 yr old an ice cream cone?

Very serious about cooking...very!

Look mom! I CAN do it without out help!
(Don't worry, I was supervising!)

Working on talking...this one is "Hi"

And this is what I get when I say "Smile"

Update...Catching Up!

If you look at our past posts you will notice that I have done a very bad job of keeping up with this blog over the summer and fall. I have had a few hours here and there and have updated it! It looks a little cuter and we've added pictures! I hope to share with you a little more frequently .... I can have goals right!?!

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Charlotte Turned 1...In JULY!

We had a joint party with our friend Katherine from church who also turned 1!

Keller helped with the outdoor decor.

Charlotte enjoyed her snack too much to look at the camera.

I mean, she really enjoyed it!

And that's what it's all about! Summer!

You would think with the winter inside I would have had more time to post pictures. But when it is cold and well, cold ... there isn't much to take pictures of after awhile.

So for a change of pace, I present you with SUMMER!

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Great Aunt Phyllis and Grandma Boggs

Great Talks with Grandma Boggs and Charlotte

Fireworks with Grandpa Judd and Keller

Hanging: Aunt Laura and Charlotte

Fun with Sparklers!

Relaxing: Grandma Judd and Charlotte

Family Reunion: Great Grandma Gathman and Charlotte

Cousins: Keller, Charlotte and Kolten

Long Talks with Charlotte and Grandpa Judd

Big Smiles on the Playground

Cousins: Keller and Kolten

First time in a pool: Charlotte and Mom (Rachael)

Man of Leisure: Keller

Reading: Grandma Boggs and Keller

Summer Sunsets: Charlotte and Mom (Rachael)

Time to Think

Time to Learn a New Sport

Snacks Outside

Block Party: Driving the Firetruck!

Smiling in the Sun

Running in the Fire Hydrant (with our neighbor Emily)

Picnics!

Shorts!

Sweat!

Outside time with Dad!